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John Lee policy address 2022

Chief executive John Lee at a Legco question-and-answer session after last year’s policy address. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

Hong Kong’s John Lee launches public consultation to inform second policy address

City leader appeals to public to make their concerns known as he works on October’s blueprint for next year.

  • City leader appeals to public to make their concerns known as he works on October’s blueprint for next year
  • 30 consultation sessions will be held to canvas public opinion on most pressing concerns

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A burden shared: experts urge more support for Hong Kong’s tired, stressed carers

Letters | Hong Kong talent ‘trawl’: why pay to export graduates to the mainland?

Opinion | The best remedy for Hong Kong’s ailing economy is talent

The government’s strategy aims at expanding Hong Kong’s role as a finance, technology and trade hub to drive high-quality growth. For this we will need skilled workers from diverse backgrounds – will they come?

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People walk inside Central MTR station on January 26. Hong Kong’s population has fallen for three consecutive years and is now 7.3 million. Photo: Elson Li

Opinion | John Lee made 2022 Hong Kong’s year of action

From tackling housing and youth development to reconnecting the city to China and the world, the chief executive crammed a lot into his first six months on the job. His early successes will pave the way for achieving more long-term goals like economic integration and growth.

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Hongkongers struggle to recycle as authorities phase out kerbside bins

Environmentalists warn of a one-year hiatus where residents will find it difficult to handle recyclables before enforcement of waste charging scheme in 2023.

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Only 65 overseas doctors apply for special scheme to work in Hong Kong

Scheme recognises qualifications of non-locally trained doctors from 50 overseas medical schools, allowing them to work in city without licensing exam.

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There are currently 6,657 full-time doctors and 29,550 full-time nurses in the public healthcare system in Hong Kong. Photo: Felix Wong

Hong Kong to consider adjusting minimum wage review process, labour chief says

Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun says he will ask the Minimum Wage Commission to look at the existing mechanism can be made more efficient.

Average waiting time for public rental flat in Hong Kong drops to 5.6 years

Government may be able to build bigger flats when it dominates land supply and has accelerated development procedures, Winnie Ho says.

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John Lee signals ‘satisfaction’ as first overseas trip as Hong Kong’s leader ends

Lee says city has entered ‘new era’ despite retaining some coronavirus restrictions and reaction at Apec conference was encouraging.

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Chief Executive John Lee (centre) on a visit to real estate giant Amata Corporation in Bangkok, Thailand, as part of his trip to a major conference in the city. Photo: Sam Tsang

Fringes of Hong Kong’s country parks ‘earmarked as possible housing sites’

Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn says government ‘not excluding studying individual fringes of country parks’, but sites are not easy land grabs.

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Sections of Hong Kong’s country parks could be studied as possible housing development sites, a minister has said. Photo: Felix Wong

Regina Ip blames Hong Kong education system for making young people egocentric

Executive Council convenor happy to see government is ‘righting the wrong’ by introducing a new curriculum.

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Geriatrics specialist named as Hong Kong’s first primary healthcare chief

Dr Pang Fei-chau, a clinical associate professor at the University of Hong Kong’s faculty of medicine, took up the role on Monday.

Flag-raising rules at Hong Kong schools ‘not intended to make pupils suffer’

Secretary for Education Christine Choi also says ‘room for improvement’ in how schools oversee patriotic activities, despite many institutions being ‘very professional’.

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National education activities, such as flag-raising ceremonies, are to instil a sense of identity in students, a minister has said. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Opinion | Hong Kong can still get ahead in the global race for talent

Hong Kong isn’t alone in facing a shortage of future-proof talent, which means it needs to be extra competitive. The necessary steps – reform education, reskill workers, improve quality of life, retain talent – are well known, but require collective effort.

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People walk past a transparent poster in Central Market on June 2. Hong Kong needs a plentiful supply of skilled local and non-local workers to maintain and enhance the city’s competitiveness. Photo: Felix Wong

Opinion | Hong Kong appears no closer to carbon neutrality by 2050

The policy address should have included measures and incentives to significantly reduce energy consumption in the city. John Lee also missed the opportunity to promote green growth through investment in sustainable energy sources.

Opinion | To realise John Lee’s plan for Hong Kong, we need a strong, open economy

Lee’s first policy address ticks all the right boxes, from housing to sourcing talent and improving connectivity. To ensure the success of these policies, Hong Kong needs a boost in revenue and international appeal.

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New primary care authority mustn’t be a ‘toothless tiger’, says Sophia Chan

Former health secretary says successful primary care will see fewer patients going to hospital

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Former secretary for food and health Sophia Chan is now professor of nursing at the University of Hong Kong. Photo: K. Y. Cheng

Opinion | On housing, John Lee mustn’t make the same mistake as past leaders

After the Asian financial crisis, a group of professionals tried to warn the government against a damaging standstill in land development, but the advice fell on deaf ears. Hong Kong continues to face mountain-like obstacles to land development, and would benefit from a more participatory approach to governance.

Letters | Policy address should have mapped route to a more car-free city

Readers discuss gaps in the policy address’ plans for transport, and the impact of soaring private car ownership on air quality.

Opinion | No better global talent than Hong Kong’s own overseas students

Young Hongkongers who study abroad are highly-skilled, bilingual, and possess both local knowledge and international experience and should not be overlooked. It is also important to nurture and retain local people, who, despite all the upheavals, have chosen to stay in the city.

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People walk near Tower Bridge in London on February 11. While the UK is a popular destination for Hongkongers wishing to study abroad, the country is now facing a cost-of-living crisis. Photo: EPA-EFE

Opinion | Developers must answer John Lee’s call for private subsidised housing

The pilot scheme for private developers to build subsidised housing, which comes after New World Development’s proposal, is a chance for more businesses to come forward to fulfil their corporate social responsibility.

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Flats under construction, with Lion Rock in the background, on October 11. Photo: Dickson Lee

Editorial | Change of culture key to reforming archaic healthcare system

Value for money is paramount if there is to be greater public-private cooperation, even if it entails more government spending.

Letters | Policy address shows John Lee wants to hear the voices of the youth

Readers discuss the government’s plans to connect with young people, highlight how the ‘let it rot’ trend on the mainland resonates with Hong Kong youth, and argue for a less status-oriented attitude to work

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Exclusive | Middle East firms, funds interested in Hong Kong listing opportunities: Paul Chan

Hong Kong stock exchange reaching out to Saudi oil giant Aramco, Financial Secretary Paul Chan tells the Post during week-long tour of region.

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Finance chief Paul Chan travelled to Bahrain on Saturday and met the gulf state’s finance officials the next day. Photo: Shutterstock

Business groups in Hong Kong report membership boost amid eased Covid curbs

But heads of American and European, Australian chambers of commerce say Hong Kong must further relax travel restrictions to entice talent.

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(Right to left) European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong chair Inaki Amate, sits alongside his American and Australian counterparts Eden Woon and Stefanie Evennett. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Hong Kong to prioritise Tseung Kwan O rail extension over other mega projects

Authorities will launch a public consultation exercise in two months before getting a better idea of estimated budgets and project timelines.

Hong Kong leader John Lee sets the most targets for Labour and Welfare Bureau

Hong Kong’s Labour and Welfare Bureau will also work on boosting city’s competitiveness.

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John Lee policy address 2022
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu will deliver his inaugural policy address on October 19, where he is expected to announce several “groundbreaking” measures, including on housing and talent. There will be immediate moves to boost the pandemic-pummelled economy as well as long-term policies to chart new growth. Revisit last year's policy address here.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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